CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AND APPRAISAL
1 YEAR MECHANICAL WARRANTY
About
The Fortis Cosmonauts Chronograph, the first watch to be officially sanctioned for use by the Russian Space Agency and consequently flown on MIR and ISS missions, is highly regarded by enthusiasts for both its historical pedigree as well as its superbly designed form and functionality. The very rare version we have today, a reference 644.27.142, is one of only 500 ever produced (it's numbered on the back) and probably the hardest model to find on the market.
Known for its robust case, so robust it was famously used by by a cosmonaut to hammer in a loose rivet in open space, the Cosmonauts Chronograph is also a fantastic looking watch. The dial is a marvel of smart design, relaying an insane amount of information while still remaining incredibly legible, partly due to the central chrono hand from the classic Lemania 5100 movement powering the watch. To increase legibility of the chonograph function, Fortis smartly used orange colouring to differentiate the chrono hands, with a gorgeous lollypop seconds hand and an arrow tipped minute hand.
Overall, a highly collectible and super rare piece of aerospace history.
Details
Reference:644.27.142
Movement:Type: Automatic Wind, Lemania Caliber 5100, 17 jewelsMovement was serviced recently by previous owner, keeps excellent time. Chronograph starts, stops and resets eagerly. Day and date quickset functions as it should.
One year mechanical warranty included.Case:42mm (44m with bezel, not including crown and pushers) titanium case and backBracelet:Original titanium bracelet with safety folding clasp
Overall Condition:Case in absolutely fantastic condition, with few if any obvious marks of wear. Sapphire crystal with anti-glare finish is good, has minor scratches only visible under certain angles and specific light. Pushers as new, original screw-down crown was replaced at a Fortis repair shop with a genuine but non-screw-down crown. Dial and hands are in mint condition, original tritium lume was replaced with superluminova by last owner, works excellent at night. Satin finish bracelet is excellent, minimal wear or stretch (aside from one small dent by top right lug). Fits a 6 1/2" wrist as is, comes with 4 additional links to size up.
